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On the optimization of RO (Reverse Osmosis) system arrangements and their operating conditions

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  • Kotb, H.
  • Amer, E.H.
  • Ibrahim, K.A.

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A simple approach has been implemented to identify the optimum RO (Reverse Osmosis) system structure and the operating parameters leading to the minimum total cost. Various two-stage and three-stage arrangements of practical functionality have been optimized. All possible operating points and its corresponding cost have been obtained and a linear search is used to find the minimum cost. The minimum overall costs per unit permeate for the single, two and three-stage arrangements are 1.41, 1.00 and 0.91 $/m3 respectively at product rates of 5.5, 11.5 and 17 m3/h.

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  • Kotb, H. & Amer, E.H. & Ibrahim, K.A., 2016. "On the optimization of RO (Reverse Osmosis) system arrangements and their operating conditions," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 103(C), pages 127-150.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:103:y:2016:i:c:p:127-150
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2016.02.162
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    1. Khanarmuei, Mohammadreza & Ahmadisedigh, Hossein & Ebrahimi, Iman & Gosselin, Louis & Mokhtari, Hamid, 2017. "Comparative design of plug and recirculation RO systems; thermoeconomic: Case study," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 121(C), pages 205-219.
    2. Zhang, Hao & Lai, Yanhua & Yang, Xiao & Li, Chang & Dong, Yong, 2022. "Non-evaporative solvent extraction technology applied to water and heat recovery from low-temperature flue gas: Parametric analysis and feasibility evaluation," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 244(PB).

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